Equatorial Guinea look to continue their sensational run in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations by upsetting one of the favourites in Senegal to reach the semi-finals.
The National Thunder have already stunned defending champions Algeria, but Aliou Cisse’s side pose a formidable challenge, having failed to concede a goal all tournament.
The Lions of Teranga are also on a 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions and will be confident of advancing to the final four.
Goals from the Liverpool star and Marseille forward Ahmadou Bamba Dieng helped Senegal past Cape Verde in the round of 16, while Equatorial Guinea survived an intense penalty shoot-out to eliminate Mali to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Here’s all you need to know as the Lions of Teranga battle the National Thunder in Yaoundé:
When and where is it?
The match will take place on Sunday, 30 January at 19:00 GMT at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
How can I watch?
The game will be available for fans to watch on BBC Two wit coverage starting at 18:45 GMT and Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football, coverage there starts at 18:55. Supporters will also be able to stream the fixture on the BBC iPlayer and, for subscribers, on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription. We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Team news
Senegal will be sweating on the fitness of Sadio Mane, who hobbled off against Cape Verde in the last game.
The Liverpool star must pass a late fitness test, but if he can’t go then Dieng would be the likeliest candidate to replace him.
Crystal Palace’s Cheikhou Kouyate has served his suspension and will return for the Lions of Teranga.
Equatorial Guinea will be without Josete Miranda, who is suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards, which hands a chance for Jannick Buyla to cement his place in the side after some encouraging displays so far.
Predicted line-ups
Senegal XI: E Mendy; Sarr, Koulibaly, A Diallo, Ciss; P Gueye, N Mendy, I Gueye; H Diallo, Dieng, Dia
Equatorial Guinea XI: Owono; Akapo, Coco, Orozco, Ndong; Salvador, Ganet, Machin, Buyla; Siafa, Hanza
Odds
Senegal: 4/7
Draw: 12/5
Equatorial Guinea: 13/2
Prediction
Senegal’s defence should see them home, even if Sadio Mane cannot make this one or is forced to play a cameo off the bench. Equatorial Guinea have enjoyed a phenomenal run, but the Lions of Teranga prove their class and win out 2-0 here.
